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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.96, 25,727.52 and 11,000

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.96, 25,727.52 and 11,000 is: 16,483.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.96 : 25,727.52 = 11,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.96/25,727.52 = 11,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.96x = 25,727.52 × 11,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.96x = 283,002,720
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,002,720/17,168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,483.39

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